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October 2024 | Calendars

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O-o-o-o-o-October. The month that tries to scare us. But we're not scared. No. We face a classroom of littles daily who stare directly into our faces and firmly tell us, "No!", in response to a gentle request; who hit other kids right in the face because they were too close; and who start crying uncontrollably because suddenly they miss their mom. No, we're not scared. Yet, truth be told, sometimes we are. Maybe we can face these kids seemingly confident, but on the inside, we're full of doubt. Like, "Please let this technique work, because I don't know what I'm going to try next if it doesn't." Or, "Do they know how much I actually care about them?" How about, "When others watch me, are they judging my response, or do they get it?" And the persistent one, "Are my efforts really getting anywhere?" The thing is, each day, you are serving those littles. You are using every tool you've been given to help them al

B is for Butterfly (2) | ABC Nature Walk

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B is for Butterfly was filmed around our neighborhood. This butterfly has awesome markings, and I love the bright yellow! I am amazed that the butterfly did not fly away! Sample these related posts: For more "B" videos watch: B is for Bee B is for Bird B is for Butterfly (the original) Talk about life cycles with C is for Caterpillar Celebrate  Inner Beauty Day  with us! Connect with the challenge of showing your inner beauty. Includes facts, quotes, and activity suggestions. Discover more ABC Nature Walk videos at  Mr. Wolfe's Kinder Garden .

Isaiah 54 | The Wolfe Notes

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Welcome, Family! We're spending 2024 with the prophet Isaiah. While we claim no expertise, we're excited to sit with you as we both learn at the feet of Jesus. Each month, we offer a calendar that outlines daily exercises (adapted from Jenn Wilkin's  Women of the Word  Bible study process) to progress through Isaiah. Download  October's calendar  to begin with us and witness what we uncovered in our weekly " Wolfe Notes " postings. Contents: Different Versions  Noting and clarifying differences between  KJV  &  TLB . Annotation  My thoughts, connections, clarifications, and questions. Research  On when God turns His face away. Summary  An approximately twenty-word overview of the chapter. Memorize  Why I chose to memorize Isaiah 54:17. Cross References  Of Isaiah 54:17. Respond  Based on reflections on God's character and my own. Different Versions I read Chapter 54 in the King James Version ( KJV ) and the Living Bible ( TLB ). The KJV is a  word-for-

National Potato Day | JOY for Today

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Potatoes are simple, satisfying, and familiar. Although not typically what we crave, they bolster any meal you include them in. What a lesson for us. What JOY we would bring if we made this our purpose: to support every interaction with simplicity, goodness, and humility. Celebrate with this  Potato Dish recipe. JOY for Today Offerings: Did You Know...  Five facts about potatoes. Wolfe Stew Connects  To potatoes, Jesus, and ourselves. Bible Verses and Quotes  Inspired by potatoes. Activity Suggestions : Experiments, art, games, recipes, discussion questions, and family challenge. UPCOMING HOLIDAYS:   Statue of Liberty Dedication Day (October 28th Annually) Halloween (October 31st Annually) All Souls Day (November 2nd Annually) Did You Know: Potatoes are a highly desired crop to grow? Potatoes produce more food using less land and less water than most other crops, making them profitable to produce. More than a billion people eat potatoes worldwide and most countries insist potatoes ha

November 2024 | Calendars

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As November nears our thoughts turn to thankfulness. I hope this year your gratitude lists are overflowing, and if they are not, I hope you are able to find a blessing or two in every day. They are there, even though they are harder to find on some days than others. A few ideas we're pondering this November are forgiveness and salvation. Often, we don't think we need forgiveness or salvation but are looking for ways to extend forgiveness and salvation to others. What if this November we took time each day to seriously consider, and be thankful for, the forgiveness and salvation we have been given? A few practices we plan to put into action include: Letting others - learners included - help us and express genuine appreciation for it.  Giving others - learners too - the chance to forgive us by apologizing when we've wronged them. Sure, you can do it on your own, and maybe an apology isn't necessary. But perhaps you need to learn to let others save you from time to time. M

Isaiah 53 | The Wolfe Notes

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Welcome, Family! We're spending 2024 with the prophet Isaiah. While we claim no expertise, we're excited to sit with you as we both learn at the feet of Jesus. Each month, we offer a calendar that outlines daily exercises (adapted from Jenn Wilkin's  Women of the Word  Bible study process) to progress through Isaiah. Download  October's calendar  to begin with us and witness what we uncovered in our weekly " Wolfe Notes " postings. Contents: Different Versions  Noting and clarifying differences between  KJV  &  ISV . Annotation  My thoughts, connections, clarifications, and questions. Research  on why Jesus is allotted a portion with men. Summary  An approximately twenty-word overview of the chapter. Memorize  Why I chose to memorize Isaiah 53:10. Cross References  Of Isaiah 53:10. Respond  Based on reflections on God's character and my own. Different Versions I read Chapter 53 in the King James Version ( KJV ) and the International Standard Version (